The AP® book most loved by students, most trusted by teachers.

This market-leading AP® European History textbook has been long praised by instructors and students alive for its readability and attention to everyday life. A History of Western Society recreates the lives of ordinary people – making history memorable for students. The eleventh edition continues to tie social history to the broad sweep of politics and culture, heightening its attention to daily life, and aligning with the redesigned AP® European course.